Activities Assistant

Harbor Health operates two Elder Service Plan Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a program which enables frail elders to live in their homes and communities. Our Elder Service Plan has two medical and day centers in Mattapan and Brockton, MA and cares for more than 580 participants. We are currently seeking and Activities Assistant to join our team in Brockton. 

Harbor Health offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more! 

Role: 

The Activity Assistant assists the Activities Manager and Supervisor in carrying out the therapeutic activity program to meet the needs of our participants at the Elder Service Plan of Harbor Health Services, Inc.  The Activity Assistant is responsible for the onsite coordination and implementation of activities according to the plan established by the Activities Manager. Position is 35 hours weekly. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assists the Activities Manager with program design and structure.
• Plans and implements daily groups and activities.
• Assures group and individual activities are appropriately implemented by designated staff.
• Makes appropriate adjustments to the plan as necessary based on participant needs.
• Ensures appropriate interactions with participants and adjustments to plan activities based on participant needs.
• Assists the Supervisor with the ordering materials and supplies.
• Communicates effectively by sharing analysis of activities and participant status to appropriate team members.
• Creatively “thinks outside the box”  to ensure that future programs and activities elicit positive emotions.   

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience working with elders (preferably in recreational activities) required
• Two or more years of experience in an adult day care setting working in activities preferred
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy techniques and practices of the elderly including assessment, care plan development, monitoring and evaluation needs
• Must be highly motivated and energetic
• Computer literate; must have basic skills in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly population.
• Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Arts or Expressive Therapy certificates or course work preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. 

When determining actual base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of relevant experience, education, training, and other factors as permissible by law). As such, most offers will not be at the top of the salary range.